Manny Diaz credits Duke's 'big-time defense' after Boston College rout

Duke's defense delivered a comprehensive performance against Boston College, despite the final score only reflecting two points. Head coach Manny Diaz expressed his disappointment that the scoreboard did not display a shutout, but acknowledged it was a complete shutout from their perspective. The only points the Eagles managed to score were a safety, courtesy of a blocked kick on a point-after attempt.

The rest of the game was dominated by the Blue Devils, particularly on defense. By the end of the third quarter, Boston College had amassed 143 total yards of offense (59 rushing), surrendered four sacks, and failed to convert on nine third-down attempts and two fourth-down attempts. Coach Diaz praised the defensive effort, calling it "big-time defense against an outstanding quarterback, a phenomenal tactician and play caller in Bill O'Brien." He also stated that it was the best game he had been part of during his tenure at the school.